Paleosula stocktoni

Paleosula stocktoni

† Paleosula stocktoni was an extinct booby or gannet relative (Sulidae) from the Miocene of the United States. A piscivorous seabird, it inhabited Pacific coastal waters of North America. Fossils contribute to understanding the evolutionary diversification of sulid seabirds.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Paleosula stocktoni was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 United States

Quick Facts

식성 Carnivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Paleosula stocktoni eat?
Paleosula stocktoni was a carnivore.
Where were Paleosula stocktoni fossils found?
Fossils of Paleosula stocktoni were found in United States.

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